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Wikipedia article"'Rich Woman'" is a song written by Dorothy LaBostrie and McKinley "Li'l" Millet, who recorded it in 1955; and was most notably recorded by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on their 2007 album 'Raising Sand'. BackgroundThe song was first recorded by Li'l Millet and his Creoles, for Specialty Records. He co-wrote the song with LaBostrie, who had previously co-written "Tutti-Frutti" with Little Richard. It was produced by legendary New Orleans producer Robert Blackwell. It was recorded at Cosimo's J&M Studios in September, 1955, and released in November 1955. Backing musicians on the sessions were Edgar Myles (vocals, trombone), McKinley "Li'l" Millet (vocals, bass), Lee Allen (tenor sax), Ernest Mare (guitar), Bartholomew Smith (drums), James Victor Lewis (tenor sax) and Warren Myles (piano). Cover versionsCanned Heat recorded it for their eponymous first album, in 1967, on Liberty Records. The Fabulous Thunderbirds included it on their eponymous first album (also known as Girls Go Wild) in 1979, on Chrysalis Records. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss opened their 2007 album 'Raising Sand' with their version of the song. Boz Scaggs opened his 2015 album 'A Fool To Care', with his version on the indie label, 429 Records. His version most closely resembles the Li'l Millet original. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss versionCountry singer Alison Krauss and former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant included their version on their 2007 duet album 'Raising Sand'; at the suggestion of their noted producer T Bone Burnett.[http://www.musicbox-online.com/reviews-2007/plant-krauss-raisingsand-10232007.html "Robert Plant/Alison Krauss - Raising Sand"]. 'The Music Box'. October 23, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2017. It was also released as a CD single and as a digital download. It won the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Live performancesPlant & Krauss performed this song along with their first single "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)" at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. They also performed this song at the JazzFest 2008.In popular cultureThe single was prominently featured in the motion picture, 'Mad Money', starring Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah, as background music, constantly throughout the film, which alternatively ties into the film score.It can also be heard in the motion picture 'Sicario', starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin. Chart performanceThe song entered the 'Billboard' Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at #18 on the week of February 28, 2009. It only stayed on the chart for a week.ReferencesCategory:2008 singles Category:Robert Plant songs Category:Alison Krauss songs Category:Malefemale vocal duets Category:Song recordings produced by T Bone Burnett Category:Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals Category:Songs written by Dorothy LaBostrie Category:1955 songs Category:Songs written by Li'l Millet | |
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